From fast food to same day shipping, we have come to expect that everything in life—even intimate relationships—are available at the click of a key. Unfortunately, interpersonal chemistry in a face-to-face meet-up is still the deal breaker or maker in potential relationships.

Self-compassion is important when a relationship ends. Even if you cannot fix a broken relationship, you can take the lessons learned and build new and more successful relationships as you move forward.

Is charisma something that you have to be born with or is it something you can cultivate? Research suggests that anyone can develop their ability to project charisma, if they are willing to do the personal work required.

Keeping the risks of holiday burnout in mind, here is a list of “gifts” that parents can offer their daughters not just during the fever pitch of December holidays, but throughout the year. The best part is that these gifts pay off big in return dividends that last a lifetime as you raise a responsible, mature, and appreciative daughter.

Our cultural landscape suggests that marriage is the “next step” for any couple who enjoys a strong and satisfying physical attraction, sparkling conversations, and likes the same type of pets. Unfortunately, marriages built on physical attraction are not likely to survive long term. Marriage is not easy and marriage is not always “fun.”

If you are the mother of an adult child who is not making the choices that are necessary for a sound future, this can be a heavier burden than any of the earlier ones you carried when your child was younger. When these choices include substance abuse or addiction, the burden and self-blame can be especially heavy.